Paralegal Assistant



Job Details

Paralegal Assistant
Employer

State of Illinois

Salary

$3,647.00 - $5,342.00 Monthly

Location

Lake County, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Paralegal Asst Waukegan

Department

Children & Family Services

Division

Off Legal Services

Opening Date

05/22/2018

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Under direct supervision of a licensed attorney, writes legal  memoranda, legal opinions or other documents for reveiw and approval by licensed legal staff; assumes no independent responsibility for legal validity of work performed; performs special projects and prepares statistical or other reports; receives and processes all subpoenas received by staff; obtains legal materials for staff attorneys; files court documents and serves legal papers; drives in the performane of duties.

 

Minimum Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework; preferably requires a paralegal certificate; requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel.

 

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

Work Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Work Location:  2133 W. Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL

Tawana Lee-Daniel
2020 W.Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
Email: tawana.lee-daniel@illinois.gov
(P) 312-814-1222
(F) 312-814-1224

How to Apply

Continuous posting for recruitment purposes only
 
EMPLOYEES SEEKING PROMOTION MUST: (1) POSSESS A VALID CMS PROMOTIONAL GRADE FOR THE TITLE OR (2) APPLY FOR A PROMOTIONAL GRADE BY SUBMITTING YOUR CMS 100B TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.   IF BIDDING ON A VACANCY IN A DIFFERENT TITLE (LATERAL OR VOLUNTARY REDUCTION), YOU MUST PRE-QUALIFY FOR THAT TITLE BY SUBMITTING A CMS-100 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO THE CONTACT.

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This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).
Additional Documentation for Paralegal Assistant:

Class Specification
Additional Title and Exam Information

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.




 


BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

State of Illinois employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to vacation and sick leave days and a generous retirement plan, the State of Illinois offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below:

Healthcare Benefits:

The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. Illinois has long been committed to providing employees with the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value.

Retirement Benefits:

In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs.

Workplace Benefits:

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave.

Visit our Illinois Benefits website to see a more detailed summary of other benefits which are available to state employees.

Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits.

Employer
State of Illinois
Address
Stratton Office Building

Springfield, Illinois, 62706
Phone
(217) 782-7100